Registered Nurse (RN) –Interventional Radiology

Advocate Health•Skaneateles, NY

3d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology provides nursing care by using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The RN engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and integrated, unbiased patient care. It includes accurate and timely EHR documentation, appropriate delegation, professional development, and maintaining required certifications. The RN may administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and may be required to float within the designated service area. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. The position is full time at 40 hours per week, working four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Call coverage, including weekends and holidays, is required. The pay range is $38.20–$57.30. The role requires graduation from a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program, BLS, and an active RN license or compact privilege for the state(s) where services are provided. Typically, at least one year of clinical nursing experience is required; the schedule details specify one year of CCU or ER experience. The work involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. The RN must be able to lift and support 35 pounds, push or pull with 30 pounds of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present. Other physical requirements include fine hand manipulation for IV insertion and procedures, maneuvering foot pedals, and responding to patient or unit changes. The role may involve safety interventions and exposure to hazardous waste, chemicals, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Physical abilities testing may be required. Advocate Health offers compensation and benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, employer-matched retirement plans, financial wellness programs, and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse license or multi-state compact privilege to practice in the state(s) where client nursing services are provided.
Typically, one year of experience in clinical nursing; schedule details specify one year of CCU or ER experience.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
Ability to perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.
Physical abilities testing may be required.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care while engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
Provide call coverage, including weekends and holidays.